Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2002
Introduction
Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 is a legendary red wine from France, hailing from the prestigious Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. This historic estate is one of only five producers originally awarded First Growth (Premier Cru) status in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wines. Since 1868, the château has been owned by the Rothschild family, beginning with Baron James de Rothschild and continuing today under the leadership of Saskia de Rothschild, who became the first female chairwoman of the family's wine business in 2018.
Description
This 2002 vintage is a 'savory and classic' Bordeaux blend composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and 3.5% Cabernet Franc.
Colour: It possesses a deep ruby to garnet hue, showing impressive concentration for its age.
Aroma: The nose is complex and intense, offering scents of blackberry, currant, and plum interwoven with delicate notes of pencil lead (graphite), cedar, mint, tobacco, and black olive.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and concentrated, featuring a seductive entry and silky texture with layers of dark berries, figs, and earthy minerality.
Body: It is characterized by its quintessentially elegant and suave structure, supported by a strong spine of acidity and finely chiselled, velvety tannins.
Finish: The finish is long, racy, and persistent, building incrementally with finesse and power.
ABV: This wine is bottled at 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Accolades
Wine Spectator - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points
Decanter - 93 points
Vinous - 92 points
Introduction
Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 is a legendary red wine from France, hailing from the prestigious Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. This historic estate is one of only five producers originally awarded First Growth (Premier Cru) status in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wines. Since 1868, the château has been owned by the Rothschild family, beginning with Baron James de Rothschild and continuing today under the leadership of Saskia de Rothschild, who became the first female chairwoman of the family's wine business in 2018.
Description
This 2002 vintage is a 'savory and classic' Bordeaux blend composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and 3.5% Cabernet Franc.
Colour: It possesses a deep ruby to garnet hue, showing impressive concentration for its age.
Aroma: The nose is complex and intense, offering scents of blackberry, currant, and plum interwoven with delicate notes of pencil lead (graphite), cedar, mint, tobacco, and black olive.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and concentrated, featuring a seductive entry and silky texture with layers of dark berries, figs, and earthy minerality.
Body: It is characterized by its quintessentially elegant and suave structure, supported by a strong spine of acidity and finely chiselled, velvety tannins.
Finish: The finish is long, racy, and persistent, building incrementally with finesse and power.
ABV: This wine is bottled at 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Accolades
Wine Spectator - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points
Decanter - 93 points
Vinous - 92 points
Description
Introduction
Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 is a legendary red wine from France, hailing from the prestigious Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. This historic estate is one of only five producers originally awarded First Growth (Premier Cru) status in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wines. Since 1868, the château has been owned by the Rothschild family, beginning with Baron James de Rothschild and continuing today under the leadership of Saskia de Rothschild, who became the first female chairwoman of the family's wine business in 2018.
Description
This 2002 vintage is a 'savory and classic' Bordeaux blend composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Merlot, and 3.5% Cabernet Franc.
Colour: It possesses a deep ruby to garnet hue, showing impressive concentration for its age.
Aroma: The nose is complex and intense, offering scents of blackberry, currant, and plum interwoven with delicate notes of pencil lead (graphite), cedar, mint, tobacco, and black olive.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is medium to full bodied and concentrated, featuring a seductive entry and silky texture with layers of dark berries, figs, and earthy minerality.
Body: It is characterized by its quintessentially elegant and suave structure, supported by a strong spine of acidity and finely chiselled, velvety tannins.
Finish: The finish is long, racy, and persistent, building incrementally with finesse and power.
ABV: This wine is bottled at 12.5% alcohol by volume.
Accolades
Wine Spectator - 95 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points
Decanter - 93 points
Vinous - 92 points
